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Some
FAQ's for the houses owned or managed by Johnson's of Carlisle:
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What
are the conditions of the contract?
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The
contract is by Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and set for the academic
year (approx. 10 months). If you want to move out before the end
of the tenancy you must either find a replacement (Should
they default you are again liable) or pay the outstanding balance.
We are flexible by one month at the end of the contract (e.g. If
your course finishes earlier/later than the stated end of the contract.). |
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What
about properties on this site that aren't managed by Johnson's of
Carlisle? |
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Properties
advertised on this site which are not managed by Johnson's of Carlisle
will have different rules and expectations. These should be checked
out thoroughly before any contract is signed. |
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What's
your policy with regards to wear and tear on the property?
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We
do an inventory so you know where you stand in regards to cleanliness,
Landlords property and repair. We accept reasonable wear and tear
during the tenancy. |
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How
much is the deposit? |
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Bond/deposit
is £150.00. |
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When
will I get my deposit back?
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The
bond is returned at the end of the tenancy after the inventory is
checked, keys are returned and we receive proof that the final Gas,
Electricity & if applicable the Phone bills have been paid.
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What
about paying the rent? |
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Rent
is payable by monthly standing order or post-dated cheques (for
the full academic year) if from Parent or termly if from Student
via loan etc. Rent is payable from the day you move in (full rent
over Christmas & Easter). |
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Can
I decorate my room?
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You
may decorate the room as long as you leave the woodwork and ceiling
alone. |
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What
about the bills? |
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We
pay the water rates; you divide the gas and electricity between
all members of the house. A meter reading is taken when you first
move in to the property - you are liable from then. Average total
for Gas & Electric is £2.50 per week per person (based on 4 sharing).
I try and find the cheapest suppliers during the Summer for the
houses. |
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Have
your properties been checked out by the Local Authority?
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The
houses are accredited by the Council and have Gas and Electricity
Certificates. |
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How
secure are your properties? |
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The
houses are as secure as we can make them - Some are alarmed, all
have Yale/mortice locks on the front door, locks/security chains
on bedroom doors. Should you want extra furniture or shelving let
me know and if the request is not too outlandish I'll see what I
can do. |
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When
will you be inspecting the property?
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Towards
the end of term or during the holidays, a property inspection will
be carried out in regards to repair & cleanliness (You are welcome
to be present during the inspection.) |
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What
safety equipment do you have in your houses? |
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For
your safety the houses have Fire Extinguishers and wired in Smoke
and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. |
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REMEMBER
we work a fair's fair policy. We let you a good house at a fair
price and keep up with repairs. We want it back in the same state
of repair. |